In the most expensive congressional race in history, Republican Karen Handel has defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in a special election in Georgia. “Democracy Now!” came to Atlanta for response and look at the role of gerrymandering in shaping the outcome of the race. See Nan’s response here.

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s new “Repairs with Kindness” helps helps qualified homeowners make critical home repairs that reduce health or safety hazards or improve weatherization.* Repairs may include accessibility improvements, carpentry, roof repairs or replacement and storm windows and doors. Go to http://www.atlantahabitat.org/ to learn more.

On Day 32 of the session, Nan joined GPB’s Scott Slade and Rep. Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) to discuss HB 51 which deals with campus rape. The bill, which Nan opposed, would have limited the ability of Georgia college campuses to investigate alleged sex crimes committed on campus. For example, it would effectively…

The Georgia Senate honored Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike for being an “outstanding ambassador” to the city of Atlanta as well as his role in improving the city’s water infrastructure. The rapper also delivered a speech at the state capitol where he discussed education, housing and other ways to…

From: WABE’s “Georgia Women Lawmakers Forge Bond Across Party Lines” It is a time of bitter partisan politics and virtual gridlock between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C., but at Georgia’s Capitol, there’s an unlikely friendship between two longtime women lawmakers from opposing parties that has withstood the tests of time…